Typographical machine.



J. R. ROGERS. TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE. APPLIGATION TILED SEPT. 21, 1913.

Patented Mar. 9, 1915.

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J. R. ROGERS. TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 27, 1913.

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J. R. ROGERS. TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED SEPT.27,1913.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN 3.. ROGERS, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO MERGENI'HALEBLINOTYTE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

T'KPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

"Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 9, 1915.

Application filed September 27, 1913. Serial No. 792,098.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN R. Rooms, a citizen of the United States,residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and fitate of New York,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in TypographicalMachines, of which the following is a speciiication, reference being hadtherein to the are to appear in print and then assembled in line. thecomposed line transferred to the face of a mold, the mold filled withmolten atal to form a slug or linotype against the matrices whichproduce the type characters thereon, and the matrices thereafterreturned through distributing mechanism to the magazine from which theystarted.

More particularly, it relates to the distribnting mechanism for machinesof this kind when equipped with a plurality of fonts, the generalprinciple involved be ng the preliminary separation of the matrlcesaccording to letter and their subsequent delivery according to font.

In. the accompanying drawings, I have shown my invention in preferredform and by way of example, and as applied to a linotype machine, butobnously many changes and ariations may be made therein, and in its modeof application, Wllltlh will still be comprised wlthin its spirit. Thus,it may be similarly applied to other forms of typographical machines,such as type'setters, typecasters, and the like, which handle type ordies, instead of matrices. Generally speaking, I desire it to beunderstood that I do not limit myself to any specific form orcn'ibodimcnt, except in so far as such limitations are specified in theclaims.

Referring to the drawings: Figure 1 is a diagrammatic side el vationillustrating the genera-ii arrangement of the parts; Flg. 2 is a sideView, partly in section and broken away. of one of the font distributingtubes, etc; Figs. 3 and -l are perspective views showing differentstages of operation; F 1g.

5 is a side view of one of the tubes detached; Fig. 6 is a perspectiveview illus trating the mode of mounting the tubes side by side; Fig. 7is a view of the variety of special matrices employed; Fig. 8 is an edgeview of one of the matrices, partly in sectionfand Fig. 9 illustratessucceslsive positions of a matrix in sectional detai Fig. 1 shows thegeneral arrangement of the parts, matrices of mixed fonts bein separatedaccording to letter by the usua distributing mechanism A and deliveredto the corresponding tubes B, along which they pass endwise and fromwhich in turn they are individually transferred to their propermagazines, six such channeled magazines 1, 2, 8, 4, 5 and 6 beingillustrated by way of example as beneath and communicating with thetubes B, which are transversely located with reference thereto. Asalready indicated, the matrices are delivered from the tubes atditferent points in their length to the magazine channels according tofont, this being effected by means which I shall now proceed to describeand which are the specific subject matter of my invention. The tubes Bare mounted side by side in the framework (see Fig. 6), each tube beingpreferably formed of a flat metal strip with its edges bent over toengage and guide the ears of the matrices passing therethrough. Themeans for causing a matrix to pass from the tube into its proper channelare best illustrated in Figs. 2, 3, 4 and 5, and comprise: the notch Dformed in the upper bent-over edge of the tube to permit the upwardmovement of the lower ear of the matrix, when the latter is tipped orswung edgewise, as will subsequently be described; the notches E formedin the side of the lower bent-over edge to permit the lateral passage ofthe matrix as it is disengaged from the tube; and the lip H to engagethe upper ear of the disengaged matrix and tilt or turn it into properposition to pass into the channel. Each tube B is also provided alongits inner side with a series of fixed font deflectors or shoulders C,located in proper relation to the corresponding notches D and E, andarranged at different vertical heights (see Fig. 6) to cooperate withthe specially formed matrices of the several fonts. The severalseparating devices described are not necessary in connection with thelast magazine channel, as will sub sequently be apparent.

The matrices employed are illustrated in Fig. 7, there being six formsin all, one for each of the magazines and respectively indi-- cated as XX 1 X, X and X Each matrix (except the matrix X) is formed in its sidewith a deflecting groove F, inclined at an angle with reference to theedge thereof, and terminating in the body of the matrix with a beveledportion extending to the side thereof (see Fig. 8). These grooves F arelocated in different positions upon the respective matrices and aredesigned to en gage and cooperate with the respective font deflectors Cpreviously described, the said parts being so arranged that when theinclined groove engages the deflector, the matrix is first tipped orswung edgewise, which movement is permitted by the notch D (see Fig. 3);and next, due to the lateral bevel at the end of the groove,isdischarged laterally, which movement is permitted by the notches E;after which-the upper ear of the matrix engages the lip H, whereby it istilted and straightened vertically before it passes downward into themagazine channel (see Fig. 4), this momentum being sufficient to free itfrom the lip after tilting. All the matrices (except the matrix X haveone or more longitudinal grooves G formed in their sides, which groovediffer from the grooves F in that they are parallel to the edge andcontinuous from one end of the matrix body to the other, and are desined to permit the unimpeded passage of the matrices past the fontdeflectors C in advance of the deflector designed to engage the grooveF. The matrix X is unprovided with grooves (l, as its groove F islocated in position to coiiperate with the first deflcctor C: the grooveF of the matrix X is designed to coiiperate with the second deflector Cand is provided with a single groove G to enable the matrix to pass thefirst deflector: and so cn, it being noted that the last matrix X isformed with five grooves ti to enable it to pass the five deflectors C,and has no deflecting groove F.

The operation of the parts will be clearly understood from theconstruction and description already given, and is further illustratedin the several views comprised in Fig. 9. in the first view, a matrix Xis shown as passing the first deflectcr C, which is permitted by itsgroove G. In the second view. the same matrix is shown with its groove Fin engagement with the second deflector C, the first cfl'c' t of whichengagement is to tilt the matrix cdgewise in the direction indicated bythe arrow. In the third view, the matrix has been disengaged laterallyfrom the tube B and is ready to drop into the magazine channel. It willbe noted that the deflectors C subserve a further function when engagedin the notches G, prior to the time of the arrival of the matrix at itsproper channel, this engagement holding the matrix in place with itsears in the grooves, and preventing its accidental displacement threughthe notches E appertaining to any magazine channels in advance of itsown.

As before stated, the form of the tubes B is such that the matrices areguided therethreug wholly by their ears, one side of the tubes beingopen to allow the body portions of the matrices to project laterallytherefrom. This feature is of advantage in that each tube is thusadapted to handle matrices of widely varying thicknesses. It of furtheradvantage in that the matrices are held with their notched faces closeup As already stated, I have shown my in-' vention rnly in prefeiredform and by way of example, and as adapted to a linotype machine, butobviously many modifications and alterations therein, and in its mode ofapplication, will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art,without departure from its scope.

Having thus described my invention, its construction and mode ofoperation, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of thellnited States, is as follows:

1. Typographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor, alongwhich the type or matrices travel endwise lininterruptedly, and meansfor deflecting them sidewise therefrom at different points in itslength.

2. Typographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor, alongwhich the type or matrices travel endwise, provided with a series ofopenings located at different points in its length, and further with acorresponding series of fixed shoulders to engage the type or matricesand deflect them laterally through said openings.

3. 'Iypographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor, alongwhich the type or matrices travel cndwise, and means for shifting thetraveling type or matrices first edgewise and then laterally todischarge them from the conductor.

4. 'lypographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor having agroove in which the ears of the type or matrices travel, the side ofsaid groove being cut away or recessed at different points in itslength, and means for deflecting the type or matrioes laterally from thegroove through said recesses.

5. TYPOgHF'PhlCEII distributing mechanism comprising a conductor havinga groove in which the type or matrices travel, and means for shiftingthe traveling type or matriccs edgewise in said groove to permit them toescape sidcwise therefrom.

6. Typographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor having agroove in which the type or matrices travel, the side of said groovebeing cut away or recessed at different points in its length, and meansfor shifting the traveling type or matrices edge wise in said groove anddeflecting them lat erally through said recesses.

7. In a typographical machine comprising type or matrices each having aninclined notch or groove in its side face, a distributing conductorprovided with a shoulder or projection to engage in said notches duringthe travel of the type or matrices and thus shift them edgewise.

8. In a typographical machine comprising type or matrices each formedwith a notch or groove in its side face and termi nating in its body, adistributing conductor provided with an opening and a fixed projectingshoulder to engage in said notches during the travel of the type ormatrices and thus deflect them laterally through said opening.

9. In a typographical machine comprising type or matrices each formedwith an inclined notch or groove in its side face and teri'ninating inits body, a distributing con.- ductor provided with a projectingshoulder to engage in said notches during the travel of the type ormatrices and thus shift them both edgewise and laterally.

10. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of setsof type or matrices. each formed in its side face with a notch or grooveterminating in its body, the grooves of one set being located in adifferent position from those of another set, and a d stributingconductor provided with openings at different points in its length andwith fixed shoulders to engage in said notches. and deflect the matricesthrough said openings. the said shoulders being also located indifferent relative positions to correspond to the different locations ofthe notches in the type or matrices.

11. In a tvpographical machine. the combin ation of two sets of type ormatrices, and a distributing conductor provided with a deflectingshoulder to engage the side faces of the tvpe or matrices of one set,the type or matrices of the other set being formed in the r side faceswith notches or grooves extending throughout the length of their bodiesin position to register with said shoulder so as to permit them to passthereby.

12. In a typographical machine, the combination/of two sets of type ormatrices, each for med with a notch or groove in its side face andterminating in its body, and a distributing conductor provided With twodeflecting shoulders to engage in said notches during the travel of thetype or matrices, the type or matrices of one set being formed with afurther notch or groove extending through their bodies to register withthe first deflecting shoulder and thus permit them to pass thereby.

' In a typographical machine c0mprising type or matrices, a distributingconductor, along which the type or matrices travel, provided with aplurality of deflecting shoulders at different points in its length andin different relative positions, those type or matrices which areengaged by the second shoulder being formed in their side faces with asingle notch or groove extending through their bodies to permit them toclear the first shoulder, and those which are engaged by the thirdshoulder being formed with two notches or grooves extending throughtheir bodies to permit them to clear the first and second shoulders, andso on throughout the series.

14. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of setsof type or matrices, and a distributin conductor provided with aplurality o deflecting shoulders to engage the type or matrices anddischarge them at different points in its length, the type or matricesof one of the sets being formed in their side faces with notches orgrooves extending through their bodies and corresponding in number tothat of the shoulders in the conductor, so as to permit them to clearall of such shoulders.

15. In a. typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of fontsof type or matrices, distributing means for separating the type ormatrices according to character irrespective of font. a series ofconductors to receive the separated type or matrices and along whichthey pass endwise. and means for discharging the type or matricessidewise from the conductors at one point or another according to font.

16. Typographical distributing mecha nism comprising a conductor, alongwhich the type or matrices travel, means for deflecting the type ormatrices laterally therefrom, a channel to receive directly thedischarged type or matrices. and means for tilting them edgewise intheir passage from the conductor to the channel.

17. Typographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor, alongwhich the type or matrices travel, means for deilrcting the type ormatrices laterally therefrom. and a fixed shoulder to engage a deflectedtype or matrix and cause it to tilt edgewise.

18. Typographical distributing mechanisni comprising a conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel, the said conductor being providedwith a series of openings and. With a corresponding series of fixedshoulders to shift the type or matrices edge- Wise in the conductor andthen discharge them laterally therefrom through the openings, the saidshoulders acting also to prevent the edgewise shifting of the type ormatrices as they pass non-corresponding openings.

19. Typographical distributing mechanism comprising a conductor, formedwith a groove in which the type or matrices travel and in which they arefirst shifted edgewise to permit their subsequent lateral discharge, andmeans for preventing the said edgewise movement until the type ormatrices have reached the proper point.

20. In a typographical machine, the combination of type or matricesformed with grooves in their side faces extending through their bodies,and a distributing conductor, in which the type or matrices travel, andprovided with a projecting shoulder to enter said grooves and preventthe premature shifting of the type or matrices.

21. In a typographical machine, the com bination of two sets of type ormatrices, and a distributing conductor provided with a deflectingshoulder to engage the type or matrices of one set. the type or matricesof the other set being formed in their side faces With notches orgrooves extending through their bodies and in position to register withsaid shoulder so as to permit the type or matrices to pass thereby, thesaid shoulder also acting by its engagement in said grooves to preventthe premature shifting of the type or matrices.

22. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality ofn'iagazines each having a series of channels for the type or matrices,and a series of distributing conductors along nhich the type or matricestravel, each of said conductors being formed with openings leading tothe corresponding channels of the several magazines, and provided withfixed or permanent means to cooperate vvith the traveling type ormatrices and discharge them through one or another of said openings21CC()I(llllf to the magazine to which they belong.

23. In a typograpl'iical machine. the combination of a plurality offonts of type or matrices, distributing means to separate the type ormatrices according to character irrespective of font, and a series ofconductors to receive the separated type or matrices and along whichthey travel, each of said conductors being provided with fixed orpermanent means to cooperate with the traveling type or matrices anddischarge them at one point or another according to font.

24. In a typographical machine, the combination of distributingmechanism, a magazine for the type or matrices, a distributing conductoralong which the type or matrices travel from the distributing mechanismto the magazine, and means for deflecting the type or matrices sidewiseand then edgewise in their passage from the conductor to the magazine.

25. In a typographical machine the combination of a vertically disposedmagazine for the type or matrices, an inclined conductor along which thetype or matrices travel directly to the magazines, and means fordischarging the type or matrices sidewise from said conductor and forthereafter tilting them vertically edgewise in order that they may passinto the magazine.

26. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality ofmagazines for the type or matrices, and a conductor along which the typeor matrices travel directly to the magazines, said conductor beingprovided with openings at different points in its length leading to theseveral magazines and with fixed or permanent means to cooperate withthe traveling type or matrices and discharge them through said openingsinto one or another of the magazines.

27. In a typographical machine, the combination of type or matrices ofvariant form, a plurality of magazines therefor, and a conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel directly to the magazines, providedwith openings at different points in its length and with fixed orpermanent means to cooperate with the traveling type or matrices anddischarge them through said openings into one or another of themagazines according to their form.

In a typographical machine, the combinatinn of a plurality of magazinesfor the type or matrices, and a conductor along which the type or matries travel directly to the magazines, siid conductor being formed todischarge some of the type or matrices sidewise therefrom into one ofthe magazines and to discharge others therefrom endvvise into anrther ofthe magazines.

29. In a typographical machine, the combination of a. plurality ofmagazines for the type or matrices, a single distributing mechanism, andan intermediate conductor formed in its side face With a series ofopenings, one for each magazine, and means for discharging the mrtricessidewise through one or another of said openings according to themagazine to which they belon v 30. In a typographical machine, thecombination of type or matrices formed with projecting ears, and adistributing conductor having a groove wherein the ears of the matricesengage, the said conductor having its edge turned over to provide suchgroove.

31. In a typographical machine, the combination of type or matricesformed with projecting ears, and a distributing conductor having adeflecting shoulder to engage the type or matrices in their passagetherethrough, the said conductor being also provided with guiding meansto engage the projecting ears of the type or matrices and thus insurethe engagement of the deflecting shoulder with the type or matricesirrespective'of their thicknesses.

32. In a typographical machine, the combination of type or matrices eachformed with a notch or groove in its side face, and a distributingconductor having a deflecting shoulder adapted to engage in the notchesof the type or matrices as they pass therethrough, the said conductorbeing also provided with means to insure the engagement of thedeflecting shoulder in the notches of the type or matrices irrespectiveof their thicknesses.

33. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of setsof type or matrices adapted to travel endwise through the distributingmechanism, those of one set being formed in their side faces withgrooves extending throughout their length to distinguish them from thoseof another set, and distributing mechanism to cooperate with thematrices in their travel there through and deliver them at one point oranother according to form.

34. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of setsof type or matrices each formed in its side face with a notch or grooveinclined edgewise thereof, the grooves of one set being located indifferent positions from those of another set, and distributingmechanism to cooperate with the type or matrices and deliver them at onepoint or another according to form.

35. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of setsof type or matrices formed in their side faces with longitudinal groovesterminating in the matrix body, there being but one of said grooves ineach type or matrix, and the said groove being located in differentpositions on the matrices of the respective fonts, and distributingmechanism to cooperate with the type or matrices and deliver them to onepointor another according to form.

In testimony whereof I have afiixed my signature in presence of twowitnseses.

JOHN R. ROGERS.

Witnesses:

DAVID S. KENNEDY, MARY BRANDT.

